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Bowman Claims Hat-Trick In Nathan Berry Medal

By Mark Brassel

Outstanding jockey Hugh Bowman has claimed his third successive Nathan Berry Medal on Day 2 of The Championships - Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day at Royal Randwick.

Bowman has made the prized Medal his own and similar to last year, came from behind leader Blake Shinn to win with a total of 10 points, courtesy of victories aboard Bonneval (James Boag’s Premium Australian Oaks) and superstar Winx (Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes).

Above: "She's apples" says Hugh Bowman on Bonneval

“The Nathan Berry Medal is one of the most prestigious awards in racing and honours a young man who was extremely popular with his peers and within the racing community,” said Mr Peter V’landys AM. “The Medal is an important part of the two days of The Championships.”

Hugh Bowman was delighted to win his third Medal, saying: “I am humbled to have won the Nathan Berry Medal once again,” he said.

“I can tell you all those boys in the jockeys’ room want nothing more than to win this special award that honours Nathan, a rider we all admired.”

The Nathan Berry Medal – named in memory of the former top jockey who passed away in April 2014 – is awarded to the most successful jockey over the 12 races of The Championships.

The Medal is unique as it features his initials ‘NJB’ in the same font Nathan displayed on his racing jodhpurs, and is adorned by a dark & light blue ribbon – the colours he carried on Unencumbered.